[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Use both balanced and unbalanced outputs ?

2010-09-21 Thread Squeezed_Rotel
Is it possible to connect to both balanced and unbalanced Transporter outputs simultaneously? I want to connect the balanced XLR to a tube preamp/headphone amp, while leaving my existing unbalanced outputconnected to a SS preamp that feeds my poweramp. Thanks. -- Squeezed_Rotel John M

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Use both balanced and unbalanced outputs ?

2010-09-21 Thread michael123
Yes! Absolutely! -- michael123 michael123's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23745 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82137

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Use both balanced and unbalanced outputs ?

2010-09-21 Thread Squeezed_Rotel
Thanks Michael. -- Squeezed_Rotel John M SqueezeCenter 7.3.4 running on a DIY PC, Windows 7 64 bit o.s., with Inguz Audio EQ/DRC. (1) Transporter, (4) Booms connected through a Linksys WRT54gs router and Linksys WAP54g access point. Using an iPod Touch with iPeng for a controller. For

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Use both balanced and unbalanced outputs ?

2010-09-21 Thread iPhone
Squeezed_Rotel;578028 Wrote: I couldn't find any restrictions indicated in the Transporter user manual. Is it possible to connect to both balanced and unbalanced Transporter outputs simultaneously? I want to connect the balanced XLR to a tube preamp/headphone amp, while leaving my existing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread jhonsber...@msn.com
Thanks for your help .Im gonna get some cables from Blue Jean. -- jhonsber...@msn.com jhonsber...@msn.com's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4438 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile Review II: What conclusion can be drawn from the Measurements?

2010-09-21 Thread mswlogo
You guys seem to think the difference between 17 and 18 bits is insignificant. It can be quite large. I agree in 24bits music most systems and ears won't hear say the bottom 5 bits or so. But when you are talking 16 vs 17 vs 18 vs 19 bits I think you are in an area that on SOME systems with

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile Review II: What conclusion can be drawn from the Measurements?

2010-09-21 Thread Nonreality
So as a rank amateur, does the person that wondered why the touch review was on such a prestigious audiophile forum have credibility or does it belong maybe in the lower but still quality ranks? I would think even if I was a top notch audiophile I would want the info unless it was beneath me of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Stereophile Review II: What conclusion can be drawn from the Measurements?

2010-09-21 Thread Phil Leigh
mswlogo;578176 Wrote: You guys seem to think the difference between 17 and 18 bits is insignificant. It can be quite large. I agree in 24bits music most systems and ears won't hear say the bottom 5 bits or so. But when you are talking 16 vs 17 vs 18 vs 19 bits I think you are in an

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread Nonreality
iPhone;577898 Wrote: I use XLR Balanced whenever I can. If your amp doesn't have balanced inputs then obviously you can't use them. Try 'Blue Jeans' (http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/audio/index.htm) or 'Anti Cables' (http://www.anticables.com/home.html) for affordable high quality

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread Phil Leigh
Nonreality;578185 Wrote: Iphone, I think that you might tell me the answer without making too much fun of me. What is balanced or unbalanced outputs and how do you tell. I know I'm showing my ignorance but I'm willing to risk it. I have some ideas but not willing to share those. :) I'm

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread Pat Farrell
On 09/22/2010 01:17 AM, Nonreality wrote: What is balanced or unbalanced outputs and how do you tell. The classic RCA plug/jack audio connection is unbalanced. There is a signal that is the potential (difference) in voltage between one lead and the ground. Its a two wire connection In a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread Nonreality
Phil Leigh;578186 Wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio Thanks Phil. Does this matter with the short runs between components in a typical system? Most my cables are under 3ft. I suppose this doesn't apply to speaker cables just to cables between the amp and components, right?

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread Phil Leigh
Nonreality;578189 Wrote: Thanks Phil. Does this matter with the short runs between components in a typical system? Most my cables are under 3ft. I suppose this doesn't apply to speaker cables just to cables between the amp and components, right? You will get varying answers to this. IMO,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Unbalanced Analog Cable Help

2010-09-21 Thread Nonreality
pfarrell;578187 Wrote: On 09/22/2010 01:17 AM, Nonreality wrote: What is balanced or unbalanced outputs and how do you tell. The classic RCA plug/jack audio connection is unbalanced. There is a signal that is the potential (difference) in voltage between one lead and the ground. Its